Free things to do this weekend in and around Charlotte

Charlotte's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, July 31, 2026 to Sunday, August 2, 2026.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

- Free Museum Admission for Active Duty Military Families - NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures - 440 South Salisbury Avenue, Spencer, NC 28159, United States, Friday, July 31, 2026, 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
- Free Village Park Movie Series - Village Park - West C Street, Kannapolis, NC, USA, Friday, July 31, 2026, 8:45 p.m.
- Grounds Tour at Fort Defiance - 1792 Fort Defiance Drive, Lenoir, NC, USA, Friday, July 31, 2026 to Sunday, August 2, 2026, 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
- Coffee & Cocoa - 15222 York Road, Charlotte, NC, USA, Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- SouthEast Crab Feast 2026 - Charlotte, NC - 6220 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210, USA, Saturday, August 1, 2026, 1:00 PM
- SCNP: Water Quality Month - Make your Mark @ Pineville Lake - 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States, Saturday, August 1, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Concerts @ the Circles - Jetton Street, Davidson, NC, USA, Saturday, August 1, 2026, See website for details.
- The Fairy Garden Market at Pocket of Poppies Farm - Pocket of Poppies Farm - Love Mill Road, Unionville, NC, USA, Saturday, August 1, 2026, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- End of Summer Bash - City of Statesville, NC - Harris Park - Lerain Ct, Statesville, NC, USA, Sunday, August 2, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Animal Ambassador Meet n' Greet - 15222 York Road, Charlotte, NC, USA, Sunday, August 2, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM